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Roni Rahman
February 18, 2025
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What’s happening:
🚀 Musk launches Grok 3, claims “truth-seeking” AI
📰 NYT adopts AI for editing, summaries & coding
🌎 Mexico warns Google over "Gulf of America" label
🚫 Bill to ban mRNA vaccines moves to House floor
📍 Apple Maps to show ads
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🚀 Musk launches Grok 3, claims “truth-seeking” AI ↗️LINK
What: Elon Musk’s xAI has released Grok 3, a flagship AI model trained on 200,000 GPUs. It introduces reasoning-focused models and DeepSearch, an AI-powered research tool. Grok 3 claims to surpass GPT-4o on key benchmarks, with a mini version for faster responses.
Why: Musk aims to challenge OpenAI with an AI that prioritizes “truth-seeking” reasoning. Some features, like voice mode, will roll out soon, while access is limited to X’s Premium+ subscribers.
Impact: Grok 3 intensifies AI competition, promising better reasoning and math skills. Musk also plans to open-source Grok 2, signaling a shift toward transparency in AI development.
📰 NYT adopts AI for editing, summaries & coding ↗️LINK
What: The New York Times has approved AI tools for tasks like editing, summarizing, coding, and writing social media copy. A new internal tool, Echo, helps summarize articles and briefings, while other AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Google Vertex AI are also in use.
Why: The move aims to enhance productivity while maintaining human oversight. AI-generated content cannot replace original reporting, significantly alter articles, or bypass paywalls.
Impact: This shift highlights AI’s growing role in journalism, even as The Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft over alleged misuse of its content. The industry continues to debate AI’s ethical and editorial implications.
🌎 Mexico warns Google over "Gulf of America" label ↗️LINK
What: Mexico has threatened legal action against Google for labeling the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" on US-based Google Maps. President Claudia Sheinbaum argues that Trump’s renaming order only applies to the US continental shelf, not international waters.
Why: Google says it follows official government sources when renaming locations, but Mexico insists the change exceeds US jurisdiction. While users in Mexico see "Gulf of Mexico," US users only see "Gulf of America."
Impact: The dispute raises tensions over digital map sovereignty and national identity. Mexico awaits Google’s response before proceeding with legal action.
🚫 Bill to ban mRNA vaccines moves to House floor ↗️LINK
What: A Montana House committee passed a bill (HB 371) banning mRNA vaccines for infectious diseases. Sponsored by Republican lawmakers, the bill claims mRNA technology is hazardous. It now heads to the full House for a vote.
Why: Supporters argue mRNA vaccines, including Covid-19 shots, cause harm, while opponents warn the bill restricts medical choices and interferes with healthcare. An amendment excludes mRNA-based gene therapies for cancer and genetic disorders.
Impact: If enacted, the bill could set a precedent for vaccine bans, sparking legal and medical debates. Critics fear it could limit public health options and medical innovation.
📍 Apple Maps to show ads ↗️LINK
What: Apple is reportedly considering adding ads to Apple Maps, similar to Google Maps. Paid listings could appear at the top of search results, prioritizing businesses that pay rather than the best recommendations.
Why: Apple has already integrated ads into apps like News and the App Store. While Apple emphasizes privacy protections, this move appears driven by profit, despite the company's already massive revenue.
Impact: Users may struggle to find genuinely top-rated locations, as ads could skew results. If Apple mishandles the rollout, frustrated users might seek alternative navigation apps.
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Reader’s opinion:
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